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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

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Gospel Reading

Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Commentary

by Elizabeth Webb

A lot happens in the sixth chapter of the Gospel of Mark. Jesus is rejected in his hometown.

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1st Reading

Jeremiah 23:1-6 Commentary

by Tyler Mayfield

Just as sheep need a shepherd to guide and protect them, the people of Israel need responsible leaders to provide for them. Wise leadership matters.

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Alt. 1st Reading

2 Samuel 7:1-14a Commentary

by Ralph W. Klein

It would be difficult to overestimate the importance of this passage for both Jews and Christians.

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Psalm

Psalm 23 Commentary

by James K. Mead

Well, here you are, wondering whether to take the leap of faith and make Psalm 23 the text for -- or at least an important element of -- proclamation for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost.

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2nd Reading

Ephesians 2:11-22 Commentary

by Kyle Fever

Circumcision, uncircumcision, and blood. These words all seem very abstract and not part of our cultural fabric.

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The Dew of Compassion

by Karoline Lewis

July 19, 2015

Hospitality. Power. Now compassion. Chapter 6 of the Gospel of Mark manages to cover some rather significant features of what it means to be a follower of Jesus -- and yes, I know ...

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SB427 - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 16)

July 19, 2015

Discussion on texts for Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 16; July 19, 2015): (Gospel) Mark 6:30-34, 53-56; (First Reading) Jeremiah 23:1-6; (Semicontinuous First Reading) 2 Samuel 7:1-14a; Psalm 23; (Second Reading) Ephesians 2:11-22.

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